The Men's Optimizr Short Sleeve is a summer-ready button-down built around KÜHL's OPTIMIZR construction — quick-dry stretch fabric in a stylish tapered fit with mini stripe melange detail and a reduced modern collar. It's the performance short-sleeve that reads as appropriate well beyond the trail.
The fabric is an 86% polyester / 14% spandex blend at 130 grams per square meter (GSM) — a measure of fabric weight — with 4-way mechanical stretch for real freedom of motion. It's built for heat: quick-drying with high moisture-wicking to handle sweat without piling up against the skin, finished with UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) 40 for meaningful sun protection on long days. A mini stripe melange pattern reads as a casual button-down rather than active-wear, and a durable grosgrain ribbon through the center-front buttons adds a signature KÜHL touch.
Features
- OPTIMIZR quick-dry fabric — 86% polyester / 14% spandex at 130 grams per square meter (GSM)
- 4-way mechanical stretch for real freedom of motion
- Quick-drying and high moisture-wicking to handle heat and sweat
- UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) 40 for meaningful sun protection
- Mini stripe melange pattern that reads as casual button-down
- Tapered fit with a reduced modern collar and grosgrain button ribbon
Specs: Fabric: 86% polyester / 14% spandex, 130 GSM, 4-way stretch · Sun: UPF 40 · Fit: tapered · Best for: hot-weather casual and active wear
Stretchy, sun-protective, and stylish enough to wear off the trail, the Optimizr Short Sleeve is the do-it-all summer button-down — quick-drying performance in a tapered, melange-striped cut with KÜHL's signature details.
